


Diverse employees at Stanford University have rated Executive Team, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Stanford University have rated Team, Executive Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Stanford University employees are 50% more likely to recommend Stanford University as a great place to work
| 63% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 13% | Detractors |
Working at Stanford University is rated highly by 156 employees, across various culture dimensions. Stanford University employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Stanford University’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Stanford University was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Stanford University is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Stanford University ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 554 Stanford University employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Stanford University improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Supportive and collaborative, make me feel a necessary part of the team to help with our mission
What are some of the best things about your team?People genuinely enjoy their work and the mission. Overall people want to be helpful and are generally positive
What do you like best about the leadership team?Compassionate when it comes to life challenges
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I just feel there are more to be done to improve in my role beside what I am assigned to at this moment.
Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. Stanford is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Research and teaching stress interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford is located in California's Bay Area, one of the most intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the nation.
Stanford University was founded in 1891 and its current CEO is Marc Tessier-Lavigne. Since its inception 135 years ago, Stanford University has grown to 15000 employees.
Stanford University's Founding Grant states the university’s objective is “to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life” and its purpose “to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." We solve some of the world's most complex problems through the application of research findings and we educate the leaders of the future.
Fueled by optimism, ingenuity and a sense of responsibility, we seek to accelerate our purposeful impact in the world.
We believe in having a global impact
At Stanford, every employee plays a part in our mission for a better tomorrow—from researchers to operations and from food services to educators. Together, we are changing the landscape of medicine, the environment, technology and more.
| Headquarter | 450 Serra Mall Stanford, CA 94305 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.stanford.edu/ |
| Founding Date | 1891 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careersearch.stanford.edu/ |










Stanford University has 15000 employees. 156 employees at Stanford University have reviewed Stanford University across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 156 Stanford University employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Stanford University are pleased with their total compensation at Stanford University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Stanford University are extremely happy with their team. 156 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Stanford University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Stanford University believe the environment at Stanford University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Stanford University is comfortably fast. About 79% of the employees at Stanford University work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Stanford University are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Stanford University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 136 Stanford University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 125 have said yes.
How much do people at Stanford University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Stanford University is $151,756, or $72 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,035, or $69 per hour.
At Stanford University, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $256,545 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,359 annually. Average Stanford University salaries by department include: Operations at $118,124, HR at $146,738, Business Development at $153,400, and Finance at $132,800. Half of Stanford University salaries are above $144,035.
155 employees at Stanford University rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 347 ratings) while 151 employees at Stanford University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 286 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Stanford University employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Senior Developer, Technical Writer, and PR Manager. Comparably data has a total of 14 salary records from Stanford University employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $109k | $109k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $143k | $143k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $195k | $195k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $244k | $244k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $307k | $307k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $309k | $309k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Stanford University score the company 81/100 across various culture categories, placing Stanford University in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Stanford University across various culture dimensions.
When we opened in 1891, our initial class of students included groups who had historically been denied equal access to higher education, such as women, Native and Black Americans. And we’re constantly evolving to live up to the ideal that all are welcome, even as we acknowledge past wrongs.,,Working towards a diverse campus, where people from all types of backgrounds could work, learn and innovate together has contributed to our legacy of impact. ,,Visit the Stanford IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access in a Learning Environment) website (https://ideal.stanford.edu/) to learn more about our cross-campus initiatives to create an inclusive, accessible, diverse and equitable university for all our community members.,,How we support diversity, equity and inclusion:,,Embracing perspectives,We nurture a culture of mutual respect, where we embrace diverse points of view and an open exchange of ideas in service to continuous learning for all.,,Advancing equity,We seek equity in all aspects of our work, such as recruiting, hiring and promotion processes, and in an increasingly diverse and ever more interconnected world.,,Cultivating belonging,We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone—regardless of how they look, think, pray or love—has equal access to opportunities and feels like they belong.,
Benefits & Rewards Our holistic approach to benefits helps you grow, recharge and care for yourself—and the people who matter most—at any life stage. From wellness and retirement to time off and educational assistance, we offer thoughtful benefits designed to help you live your best life while doing the work of a lifetime.
Stanford University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Stanford University's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 14% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Stanford University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Engineering | 18% | |
Sales | 9% | |
Design | 9% |
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What is Stanford University address?
Stanford University location is at 450 Serra Mall
Who is the CEO of Stanford University?
Stanford University CEO is Marc Tessier-Lavigne, their score by employees is 79
What is Stanford University eNPS?
The eNPS for Stanford University is 50
What is the salary for QA Manager in Stanford University?
QA Manager average salary in the US is 167k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Stanford University?
The average salaries for Marketing in Stanford University is 140k